CVE-2023-36123 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in Plain Craft Launcher 2 to execute arbitrary code and access sensitive information.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-36123?

CVE-2023-36123 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Oct 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in Hex-Dragon Plain Craft Launcher 2 version Alpha 1.3.9, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain sensitive information.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36123?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Plain Craft Launcher 2 Project Plain Craft Launcher 2.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36123?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36123 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2023-36123 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-36123 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fgmc-hghq-mhhv.

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